Legendary Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour
3 h
All Day
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Overview
What's Included
- Skip the line at two of Venice’s most visited sights.
- Join a local Venetian guide for an incredible tour.
- Go behind the scenes of St. Mark's Basilica (St. Mark's Basilica + Museum ticket 24€).
- Step out onto the basilica balcony for an exclusive view.
- Visit the opulent Doge's Palace & the bleak New Prisons.
- Admire spectacular frescoes by Veronese and Tintoretto.
- Walk across the Bridge of Sighs from the inside.
Tour Itinerary
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Total Customer Reviews: 6696
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based on 2771 Devour customer ratings
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Latest Reviews
Excellent
Wonderful! Our guide was very knowledgeable
Tripadvisor customer · Tina ·
Mar 23, 2026
Excellent
Very informative but relaxed. Very passionate your that focuses on the important details from a historical and artistic standpoint. Would highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Tyler ·
Mar 23, 2026
Excellent
Excellent and knowledgeable guide and it was great not having to queue. Amazing to see Al the interior and a good pace.
GetYourGude customer · Simon ·
Mar 22, 2026
Excellent
This tour brings excellent context of Venice’s founding and history to the Basilica and Doge’s palace. You’ll see the essential artifacts of Venetian history up close and learn their amazing origin stories.
Viator customer · Ryan ·
Mar 22, 2026
Excellent
Martina was great and it hit all the things we wanted to see. She was knowledgeable and made things interesting.
Viator customer · Trish ·
Mar 21, 2026
Know Before You Book
Can I bring a bag with me?
Large bags, trolleys and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour.
What's so special about the 8:00 am tour time?
The 8:00 AM tour time offer a unique and exclusive benefit - enter St. Mark's Basilica before it opens! With just your small group you enter through a side door and spend time alone in the Basilica. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, and created for Walks guests only. The 8:00 AM tour time is the only time with this special access, although the later times are also skip-the-line!
Does St. Mark's Basilica have a dress code?
Yes. Because it is a holy place, St. Mark's Basilica insists that both men and women wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. They can and will refuse entry to anyone who does not meet this standard and we can't do anything about it, so come prepared.
Could sites close on this tour?
Due to circumstances beyond our control, sites may occasionally close. We make every effort to stay as close to the advertised itinerary as possible but substitutions/omissions may be necessary.
Is this tour accessible to guests with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] to make alternative arrangements.
What's the cancellation policy for this tour?
This experience is refundable up to 3 days before your tour. Important: You must provide the following details for every guests in your party at the time of booking: first name and last name. All guests must bring ID on the day of their tour as it is required to visit the St. Mark's Basilica.
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